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Friday, June 5, 2020

UWP and PA 211 Staff Return to Office

Starting Monday, June 8, UWP and PA 211 staff will begin working staggered schedules on the premises of our Lemoyne office. Not all staff will be present in the office at the same time, but someone will be in our offices at all times during the workweek.

PA Primary Day is Tuesday, June 2

If you decided to vote by mail-in ballot for the PA primary election, deliver your completed ballot as soon as possible to avoid any delays! If you haven’t already mailed it in, you can drop it off in person, and some counties offer drop boxes. Your ballot must be received by your local election office…

Get Connected to Local Resources at PA211.org

Search PA 211’s statewide database of resources to get connected to help with your basic needs. From housing, to food, to help with a utility bill and more, you can search for providers near you, learn about eligibility, and contact programs for more details at PA211.org. If you need free personalized help, you can dial…

Request your PA Primary Mail-In Ballot by 5pm Today!

If you are a registered voter and you would like to participate in PA’s primary election via mail-in ballot, make sure to complete your online request by 5pm today! Due to the COVID-19 crisis, all voters in PA have the option to vote by mail-in ballot for the June 2 primary election. Polling places will…

Register to Vote for the Primary by May 18!

UWP and PA211 Receive $25,000 Grant for Census Outreach

Every ten years, every person in the United States and their territories are counted. This count is called the census. The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The 2020 Census counts the population in the United States and five U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, American…

Emergency Assistance for Eligible Families

Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today announced an Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) to help low-income families who lost wages due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Families who qualify will be eligible for a one-time payment to assist them in meeting basic needs and help them secure more stable financial footing in the future….

24 PA Counties to Reopen May 8

Governor Wolf announced today that 24 counties in the northwestern and northcentral regions of the state will reopen in the yellow phase, starting at midnight on Friday, May 8. The yellow phase is not a complete reopening; aggressive mitigation measures will still be in place to combat the spread of the virus. Read on to…